SUTTONS TANKERS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2023
43Poor
21.6vs last year
#4705 in UK
#374 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
02316301
Employee Count
971
Turnover
£122,203,000
EBITDA
£13,456,000

Additional Details

Industries
Coming Soon
Region
North West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
60 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:75 days
Max Contractual:75 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
24%
31-60 Days
50%
After 60 Days
26%
Not Paid Within Terms31%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for SUTTONS TANKERS LIMITED to pay invoices has increased from 42 days in May 2017 to 60 days in April 2023. This represents an overall increase of 43%, with the biggest increase occurring between November 2019 and April 2023 where the average time taken to pay invoices increased by 57%.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility of the time taken to pay invoices for SUTTONS TANKERS LIMITED has fluctuated over the past three periods. From May 2017 to April 2019, the average time to pay remained relatively stable, with a slight increase in November 2018. However, from May 2019 to April 2023, there were significant fluctuations in the average time to pay, with the biggest increase occurring between November 2019 and April 2023.

Summary Analysis

From May 2017 to April 2023, SUTTONS TANKERS LIMITED has shown an overall increase in the average time taken to pay invoices, with the biggest increase occurring between November 2019 and April 2023. This period also saw the highest percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, at 58%. The company has consistently paid the majority of invoices within 30 days, with the highest percentage being 40% in April 2023. The shortest (or only) standard payment period for SUTTONS TANKERS LIMITED has remained at 7 days throughout the entire timeframe.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2023-08-01
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 202301 Aug 20236024%50%26%31%
01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 202207 Feb 20237710%42%48%85%
01 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 202207 Feb 2023629%43%48%94%
01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 202119 Apr 20225417%43%40%82%
01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 202008 Mar 20215517%44%39%79%
01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 202012 Jun 20205915%27%58%79%
01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 201906 Jan 20204320%67%13%83%
01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 201909 Jul 20193840%48%12%90%
01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 201803 Jan 20194319%69%12%91%
01 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 201818 Sept 20184512%74%14%89%
01 May 2017 - 31 Oct 201729 Nov 20174223%64%13%87%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard payment terms are between 0 and 75, all of out suppliers are paid buy BACS or DD. The BACS run is ran once per week.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

75

Dispute Resolution Process

Invoices which go into dispute are resolved by the AP team usually withing 14 days of dispute.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Suttons Tankers Limited is a leading bulk liquid logistics company based in the United Kingdom. The company specializes in the transportation of chemicals, gases, fuels, and food products across the globe.

Sustainability is at the core of Suttons Tankers Limited's operations. The company has a robust sustainability program in place, which focuses on reducing carbon emissions, promoting safe and responsible handling of products, and minimizing its environmental impact. They have also implemented various initiatives to reduce waste and increase recycling.

The company offers a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of its customers. These include road tanker transport, intermodal solutions, tank cleaning, and storage facilities. Suttons Tankers Limited also provides specialist services such as ADR, food-grade, and high-pressure transport.

The key people at Suttons Tankers Limited include the Managing Director, Andrew Palmer, and the Operations Director, Michael Cundy. Both have extensive experience in the logistics industry and are committed to ensuring the company's success.

To learn more about Suttons Tankers Limited and its services, customers can visit their website at www.suttonstankers.co.uk. The company's registered office address is located at Mansion House, Sackville Street, Manchester, M60 9XD, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£270,000
Net Worth
£10,933,000
Total Current Assets
£22,117,000
Total Current Liabilities
£30,959,000